Healthy Reads

Dragontree Spa Founders Give Advice for Balance and Happiness in The Well Life

Briana and Dr. Peter Borten share their wellness philosophies and practices in a new self-help book.

12/14/2016 By Webb Wright

Om Base

Kiva Celebrates 4th Anniversary with Free Massages and Snacks

Visit the Northwest Portland spa and café on Saturday, Nov 19, for an “international bazaar” featuring belly dancing, henna, live music, and more.

11/16/2016 By Tuck Woodstock

Hot Springs

A Soak at Bonneville Hot Springs

Banish stress at one of the Columbia Gorge's most deluxe day spas—just an hour from Portland!

09/30/2016 By Regina Winkle-Bryan

SAY AAAH

Eight Oregon Spa Destinations for Enlightened Pampering and Ocean Views

Head to the coast for fireside massages, seasonally appropriate facials, and unlimited cookies.

06/24/2016 By Emma Mannheimer

BODY TALK

“Soothe” Lets You Order a Professional Massage Without Leaving Your Bedroom

Using this on-demand mobile massage app is awkward, of course—but also sort of great.

06/22/2016 By Tuck Woodstock

BEST OF THE CITY 2016

Best of the City 2016: Portland’s Top Workouts and Most Nourishing Eats

Small-batch fitness—check! Body-positive waxing salons—check! Vegan happy hours—check!

06/13/2016 By Tuck Woodstock

DAY TRIPPER

Winter Is the Best Time to Get a Wrap at a Classic Northwest Spa

Because who doesn’t like warm hugs?

01/28/2016 By Margaret Seiler

WEEKEND GETAWAY

Suck It, Winter! Let's Hit the Spa!

Treat yourself with some well-deserved pampering at the Oregon coast.

10/29/2015 By Emma Mannheimer

TREAT YO SELF

Spa Spotlight: Zenana Spa, Portland's Pregnancy and Parenting Care Experts

SE Clinton's massage, yoga, and skin care studio is ground zero for great prenatal nurturing. Here's what sets it apart.

09/29/2015 By Allison Jones

TREAT YO SELF

Portland's Back-to-School Spa Specials

The city's kids are back in school—now it's your turn to take a late-summer break.

09/02/2015 By Allison Jones

TREAT YO SELF

Portland Spas Host the City's Healthiest Happy Hours

From discounted sauna visits to free foot soaks (and a few beers for good measure) these local spas are giving us plenty of reasons to be happy.

06/10/2015 By Tuck Woodstock

TREAT YO SELF

Mother's Day Spa Specials Around Portland

Whether you're pampering your mama, your baby mama, or yourself, local spas have you covered.

04/29/2015 By Allison Jones and Mary Stutzman

FEEL GOOD, DO GOOD

Loyly Sauna Will Donate Massage Proceeds to Nepal Quake Relief

Loyly is teaming up with local aid organization MercyCorps to support survivors of the recent 7.8 earthquake.

04/27/2015 By Allison Jones

NORTHWEST TRAVEL

The Hotel from Twin Peaks Is Offering a Package for Superfans

Salish Lodge & Spa channels its television doppelgänger, the Great Northern Hotel, with overnight packages, maps of filming locations, and Twin Peaks souvenirs.

04/15/2015 By Margaret Seiler

TREAT YO SELF

The Heated Details of Loyly's New Northeast Location

The popular Scandinavian-style sauna retreat opens a second location off of Northeast Fremont, with double the sauna space and a refreshing cold shower room.

03/10/2015 By Allison Jones

TREAT YO SELF

Inside NW Portland's New Holistic Med Spa and Wellness Center

Santé Aesthetics & Wellness offers an upgrade to Portland's soaking, sauna, and holistic healthcare options.

03/09/2015 By Allison Jones

TREAT YO SELF

Valentine's Day Spa Specials Around Portland

Whether you're pampering yourself or your sweetie, local spas have you covered (or uncovered, as the case may be).

02/06/2015 By Allison Jones

TRAVEL NEWS

Check Out the New Spa at Sou'Wester Lodge

The beloved Seaview, WA trailer resort gets a fancy new garden spa and Finnish sauna.

01/30/2015 By Marty Patail

TREAT YO SELF

Portland Spa Specials to Melt Your Winter Chill

Looking to balance your body and spirit during the hectic holiday season? These great deals on massages, facials, and natural pedicure will do the job.

12/09/2014 By Allison Jones

WINTER BUCKET LIST

15 Ways to Pamper Yourself From Head to Toe

From salt-cave massages and yoga to champagne and chocolate pedicures, we've got plenty of ways for you to melt away winter stress.

12/01/2014 By Eden Dawn, Allison Jones, and Kelly Clarke